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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a preventive" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is intended to prevent a particular outcome, often in the context of health or safety measures.
Example: "The doctor recommended a preventive measure to reduce the risk of illness."
Alternatives: "a precaution" or "a deterrent".
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"As far as a preventive measure, these things are very hard to prevent.
Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive double mastectomy.
Unfortunately, a preventive vaccine remains elusive.
He also will not start a preventive war with Iran.
Studies have shown that doxycycline works as a preventive.
As a preventive measure, the act wasn't terribly effective.
Estrosi said the ban was a preventive measure.
I made a decision to have a preventive double mastectomy.
Targeting INFS may offer a preventive treatment of schizophrenia.
Why fixate on genomics as a preventive measure?
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Actually supporters of gun controls only ask for registration of all firearms-a preventive measure.
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